Cyclists Insist On Entering The Fast Line Of Jalan Sudirman, Transportation Agency Reminds The Danger Of Accidents

Residents crossed the bicycle lane on Jalan MH. Thamrin, Jakarta, in July 2020. (Between-Aditya PP)

JAKARTA - Head of the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency, Syafrin Liputo, warned of the dangers of accidents for bicycle users crossing the fast lane, especially during peak hours. This is in response to a road bike cyclist who firmly wants to cross the fast lane on Jalan Jenderal Sudirman above 06.00 WIB. Syafrin emphasized that since December 2022, there are regulations that limit cyclists from entering motorized vehicle lanes, especially in the Sudirman-Thamrin area until 06.00 WIB. "They are regulated at 06.00 WIB, directed to enter the bicycle lanes available along Sudirman-Thamrin. Of course this is for the safety of cyclists," said Syafrin at DKI Jakarta City Hall, Friday, July 26. Syafrin said the decision to prohibit cyclists from entering the motorized vehicle lane above 06.00 was based on cases of accidents that often occur when entering peak hours. Moreover, if you want to exercise, Syafrin said cyclists can pass until 09.00 WIB on Saturdays and Sundays. "Monday to Friday, more than 06.00, we avoid accidents that result in cyclists themselves who will later become victims. Saturday and Sunday, please," explained Syafrin. Viral video on social media showing an argument between cyclists and traffic police (polantas). The reason is that cyclists are prohibited from crossing the fast lane of Jalan Jenderal Sudirman-Thamrin before the Semanggi Interchange, Jakarta. Referring to the Instagram account @kamerapengawas.id, the feud between cyclists and the traffic jam occurred on Wednesday, July 24, at around 06.15 WIB. Starting from the traffic police who reprimanded cyclists to cross the fast lane. However, the cyclist did not accept it because he felt he just wanted to exercise. However, the traffic police still prohibits on the basis of the time limit for cyclists on weekdays only until 06.00 WIB. However, the cyclist forced him. In fact, he had time to question who he was going to ask for the rules for cyclists to be changed. Responding to the viral video, the Director of Traffic of the Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Latif Usman, said that his members took the right steps by prohibiting the cyclist.

" “ Yes, we can't, we extend (the time for the pesepda to cross the fast path). I can't. Pity the people who will work looking for money. If they are just exercising, exercise is time, the provisions are,” Latif said when confirmed, Wednesday, July 24.